Chapter 1050

In mid-June 1944 AD, the huge fleet of the Third Reich's Far East Army Group had arrived in the waters of southwestern Australia. The Far East Army Group's attack on Australia will first begin in the southwest region.

On a transport ship, Marshal Guderian was discussing the next battle with General Wilhelm Burgdorf, Chief of Staff of the Army Group, and General Erich Buschenhagen, Commander of the 6th Army Group.

"According to our combat plan, the 6th Army will be divided into the Blue Country Expeditionary Force and the Ermao Country Expeditionary Force to land in southwestern Australia. Although this group has less than one million troops. However, the Japanese people you have to face are not very strong. They are mainly the 15th Front Army under the Australian Army of the Japanese Army. The entire 15th Front Army has jurisdiction over the 55th Army and the 59th Army, as well as the troops directly under the Front Army, with a total strength of only more than 300,000. Moreover, there are not many truly elite troops among these armies. There is only one 11th Infantry Division that can be considered relatively powerful in combat effectiveness. Most of the other troops were formed later. It shouldn't be too difficult to annihilate them."Marshal Guderian said

"Your Excellency, Commander, I have studied the situation of the 15th Front of the Eastern Army. Even without the help of the servant army, we can defeat them!"General Erich Buschenhagen seemed very confident.

Although the total strength of the 6th Army was less than 200,000, these troops were all elite! Compared with the ragtag Oriental people, their combat effectiveness was naturally much stronger. More. General Erich Buschenhagen has reason to believe that once they launch an attack, they can easily defeat these Japanese people.

"I naturally believe in the combat effectiveness of the 6th Army. However, we want to annihilate the Japanese, not defeat them. Australia is too vast. If these Orientals escape and continue to resist in the desert or desert, it will be even more difficult for us to deal with them. Therefore, in this battle, we need to surround them as much as possible, and then encircle and annihilate them!"Marshal Guderian said

"Yes, Commander, we can definitely complete the mission!"General Erich Bushenhagen replied.

On June 14, the Third Reich Navy escorted the 6th Army of the Far East Army Group, as well as the 200,000-minute Blue Country Expeditionary Force and the 602,000-point Mao Country Expeditionary Force. Approaching the coast of southwestern Australia.

Perth, as the largest city in southwestern Australia, naturally became a key target of the Third Reich Army.

However, the level of development in Australia at this time was already very low. Especially in the western region, even more That's right. Even Perth can only be considered a small town in Europe. But in Western Australia, it is already considered the largest city. This is further enriched by the arrival of a large number of immigrants from the East. Because of the population here. Otherwise, this place will be even more desolate.

"boom! boom! boom!"

The battleships parked on the sea began to roar, slamming the shells against the coast. Carrier-based aircraft took off from the aircraft carriers and dropped bombs on the Japanese positions. Due to lack of materials

, The hastily constructed defensive positions were unable to withstand the indiscriminate bombardment of the Third Reich's navy and carrier-based aircraft.

These defenses were destroyed by powerful firepower, and the Japanese garrisoned in the positions were even more gloomy and suffered heavy losses.

Countless Japanese people were wailing and screaming in the position, and the morale of the troops was greatly affected by this.

"Your Excellency, Commander, our defensive positions are under heavy attack by the Third Reich Navy. Our losses were also very heavy. If this continues, I am afraid that heavy losses will have been suffered before the troops of the Third Reich launch an attack."The expression of Lieutenant General Harada Kumayoshi of the Eastern Army was full of solemnity.

"idiot! The Harada Army ordered the troops on the front line to hold their positions. Once the Germans land, they must be severely damaged. This may be our only chance to severely damage the Germans! Lieutenant General Eitaro Uchiyama, commander of the 15th Front, scolded

"Hi, Commander!"Lieutenant General Harada Kumakichi replied.

However, under the fierce shelling and bombing of the Third Reich Navy, the Toyo Army stationed on the position suffered heavy losses. If they want to severely damage the Third Reich Army in the future, then they themselves may have to pay Very heavy casualties. Even if the 55th Army has four infantry divisions, an independent mixed brigade, an artillery unit and two tank regiments, it is definitely no match for the Navy and Army of the Third Reich.

But , Lieutenant General Eitaro Uchiyama has issued an order, and

Lieutenant General Harada Kumakichi can only obey. Lieutenant generals of the Eastern Army have many positions. They can not only be front army commanders, but also army commanders, and division commanders. Even The brigade commanders of some older independent mixed brigades can also be lieutenant generals. In addition, the chief of staff of the general army and the chief of staff of the front army can also be lieutenant generals. It can be said that the rank of lieutenant general is just like that of Oriental The snake oil in the army is the same.

Therefore, even though everyone is a lieutenant general, Harada Kumayoshi is only the commander of the army, and Uchiyama Eitaro is the front army commander. Therefore, Lieutenant General Harada Kumayoshi can only obey the orders of Lieutenant General Uchiyama Eitaro

"boom! boom! boom!"

The fierce shelling and bombing lasted for a full three hours. The Toyo Army's position on the coast of Perth was completely plowed several times by the Third Reich Navy with artillery shells and bombs. The 205th Toyo Army on the garrison position The division and the 344th Division had already suffered heavy losses.

Subsequently, the 6th Army under the Far East Army Group of the Third Reich Army began to launch landing operations.

Although the Army was not as professional as the Navy in beach landings. However, With its own powerful sea and air fire support, the Army can also complete this task.

With its own strong fire support, an infantry division rushed to the beach of Perth. Although it suffered certain losses, it was completely Within the acceptable range. And they quickly established a foothold on the beach.

Next, the remaining troops of the 6th Army began to land one after another. The Blue Country Expeditionary Force and the Ermao Country Expeditionary Force were also waiting. Landing.

After the main force of the 6th Army of the Third Reich Army completed the landing, it quickly began to attack Perth. The

205th Division and the 344th Division of the Toyo Army stationed on the beach had almost lost all their strength and could no longer be stopped. The Third Reich Army attacked.